COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 鸡 is built
Traditional etymology note: Another 又 kind of bird 鸟
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How to Write 鸡 (jī) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
fowl
jīTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
jī
鸡
fowl
Common words
jī dàn
鸡蛋
(chicken) egg; hen's egg
hè lì jī qún
鹤立鸡群
a crane in a flock of chicken (idiom); way above the common; manifestly superior
jī
鸡
fowl; chicken; (slang) prostitute
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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鸡
LEARNING TIP
Remember 鸡
Say “jī” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 鸡
Common words and phrases
jī dàn
(chicken) egg; hen's egg
hè lì jī qún
a crane in a flock of chicken (idiom); way above the common; manifestly superior
jī
fowl; chicken; (slang) prostitute
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 鸡?
鸡 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 鸡 (jī) mean?
鸡 (jī) means fowl.
What is the radical of 鸡?
The radical of 鸡 is 鸟, associated with Not yet classified.